Apple and Anthropic have reportedly joined forces to develop a platform leveraging artificial intelligence to assist programmers in writing, editing, and testing code. Sources indicate that Apple has begun deploying the new coding software internally with its engineering teams, though no decision has been made about providing access to external developers. The platform allows programmers to request code generation or modifications using a chat interface and supports tasks such as user interface testing and bug management.
This collaboration comes amid growing adoption of artificial intelligence-driven coding assistants across the industry. Competing products like Microsoft-owned GitHub Copilot have achieved significant uptake, with nearly 2 million paying users since its 2022 debut and contributing to substantial revenue growth for GitHub. Similarly, other technology leaders including Amazon, Meta, and Google—alongside a number of startups—have developed their own artificial intelligence-powered programming tools to accelerate software development workflows.
Industry analysts highlight that artificial intelligence could increase software engineering productivity by 20% to 45%, according to McKinsey research from 2023. Executives in technology firms, such as Oii.ai´s Bob Rogers, emphasize that these tools enable faster and more efficient product development with fewer resources. While artificial intelligence can automate routine tasks like landing page generation or report creation, experts note that it remains a supplement, not a replacement, for software engineers, as human expertise is still needed to design, oversee, and optimize system architectures.
The push to enhance artificial intelligence-driven capabilities in coding platforms also extends to mergers and acquisitions, as seen in OpenAI´s reported talks to acquire Windsurf, another artificial intelligence coding tool. Industry leaders continue to invest in and explore artificial intelligence technologies capable of taking on more sophisticated roles in software creation, hinting at a rapid evolution in how code is conceived and delivered across sectors.
